- Billie Eilish has spoken out about her "frustration" regarding the lack of public understanding of Tourette's syndrome, a condition she was diagnosed with at the age of 11.
- The singer described her experience with the neurological condition, which involves unintentional movements and vocalisations known as tics, explaining that her vocal tics are mostly quiet noises, though she sometimes experiences word tics.
- Eilish detailed the process of "suppressing" her tics, particularly during interviews, where she exerts significant effort to control them, only to have to release them once she is no longer in the public eye.
- She emphasised that while she may appear tic-free on camera, she is constantly suppressing visible tics from her head to her waist, and that her knees and arms are often ticcing out of sight.
- Eilish concluded by highlighting the daily challenge faced by individuals with Tourette's, who often spend their time suppressing tics, and expressed her frustration at the public's limited comprehension of this reality.
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